Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to congratulate the Andrews Labor government on the announcement today that the level crossings at Main and Furlong Roads in St Albans will finally be removed. This is long overdue good news for people in my community. The level crossings at Main and Furlong roads have claimed no less than 16 precious lives in the past decade and there have been countless near misses.

Christian Dejanovic was killed at the Main Road crossing St Albans in January 2012. Since that terrible day, his mother, Diane, has campaigned tirelessly to have those level crossings removed. Today's announcement simply would not have happened without Diane's efforts and I thank her on behalf of the entire St Albans community.

I also wish to congratulate the state member for St Albans, Natalie Suleyman and all of the state Labor members from the Western suburbs of Melbourne for their efforts in getting a better deal for St Albans residents.